Down's Syndrome Association

Our organisation is divided into various teams, including:

• Run the helpline, provide information about all aspects of living with Down's Syndrome including specialist advisers on benefits, education and health, advise new parents or anyone experiencing difficulties, promote and facilitate information exchange between members through various groups, advise on employment for people with Down's Syndrome.
• Fundraising - responsible for raising money for the association through events, sponsorship and trusts
• Communications - give key messages to the media, public and professionals, influence policy making, responsible for external publications
• Training - provide training throughout the UK for members, professionals and carers
• Membership - responsible for all administration surrounding new members, existing members and affiliated groups

The DSA is fortunate to work at the Langdon Down Centre, the former home of pioneering Victorian physician, Dr John Langdon Down, after whom Down's Syndrome was named.